2005 Yamaha XVS11 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XVS11. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (100% of the total). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “I began accelerating on to the highway when I noticed a rattling whining noise coming from the middle of the motorcycle once as I approached an exist to inspect the motorcycle my rear wheel locked up . Once I had it towed home come to find out the middle gear shaft nut had broken off with part of the shaft inside and feel if though replacing it and may cause me serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10732843, filed 2015-07, 22,541 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 23,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V256000Jun 1, 2005Seats › MotorcycleCovers: Yamaha XVS11 1998–2005, XVS65 1998–2005
On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
- 05V067000Mar 3, 2005Seats › MotorcycleCovers: Yamaha XVS11 1996–2005, XVS65 1996–2005, XV250 1996–2005
On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
Recall details for the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Yamaha XVS11.
Other model years of the Yamaha XVS11
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 23,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 13 | 25,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Yamaha XVS11 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 23,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.